1. War of 1812: Take Notes! Additional Material…

2. War Vote in Congress The House voted 79-49 for war The Senate voted 19-13 for war What do these numbers reveal about the decision to go to war? What do these numbers reveal about the decision to go to war?

3. 1 st PHASE OF WAR Americans disliked a draft  preferred to enlist in the disorganized state militias. Financially unprepared Regional disagreements. The US was unprepared militarily, especially the navy US: 16 ships GB: 800 ships, 85 in US (Blockade East Coast) (Blockade East Coast)

4. November 1812: Invasion of Canada Americans attempt a 3-pronged attack/invasion of Canada.Americans attempt a 3-pronged attack/invasion of Canada. DetroitDetroit Fort NiagaraFort Niagara MontrealMontreal Fails miserably. Is an embarrassment for the AmericansFails miserably. Is an embarrassment for the Americans

5. August 19 th, 1812: battle of “Old Ironsides” Old Ironsides - Captain William Hull - Captain William Hull - The USS Constitution, destroys HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia. - The USS Constitution, destroys HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia.

6. Sept. 10 th 1813: Battle of Lake Erie Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a squadron of ten ships against a British fleet of six vessels on Lake Erie. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a squadron of ten ships against a British fleet of six vessels on Lake Erie. A fierce ten-hour naval battle ends with American defeat of the British, giving the United States control over Lake Erie for the duration of the war. A fierce ten-hour naval battle ends with American defeat of the British, giving the United States control over Lake Erie for the duration of the war. Perry announces the American victory in a memorable dispatch to headquarters: "We have met the enemy and they are ours." Perry announces the American victory in a memorable dispatch to headquarters: "We have met the enemy and they are ours."

7. Sept. 20 th & Oct. 13 th : Battle of Thames & Tecumseh General William Henry Harrison leads 4500 Americans across Lake Erie in pursuit of British troops forced to abandon Detroit.General William Henry Harrison leads 4500 Americans across Lake Erie in pursuit of British troops forced to abandon Detroit. On 5 October, Harrison will overtake the enemy at the Battle of the Thames.On 5 October, Harrison will overtake the enemy at the Battle of the Thames. Tecumseh, the Shawnee leader will be killed in the battle, leading many of Britain's Indian allies to abandon the alliance.Tecumseh, the Shawnee leader will be killed in the battle, leading many of Britain's Indian allies to abandon the alliance.

8. May 1814: Napoleon Abdicates Napoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of France, abdicates or gives up the throne after his humiliating defeat in the last battle of the Napoleonic Wars – at WaterlooNapoleon Bonaparte as Emperor of France, abdicates or gives up the throne after his humiliating defeat in the last battle of the Napoleonic Wars – at Waterloo Great Britain can now focus solely on the war against AmericaGreat Britain can now focus solely on the war against America

9. PHASE II: Great Britain Attacks June, 1814 June, 1814 King George III orders an ambitious, 3 prong attack of America: Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, & Mouth of MS River King George III orders an ambitious, 3 prong attack of America: Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, & Mouth of MS River

10. August 1814: Capture of the Capital British forces capture Washington, D.C. The White House, the Capitol, and executive department offices are burned. British forces capture Washington, D.C. The White House, the Capitol, and executive department offices are burned. Secretary of War John Armstrong, is forced to resign. Secretary of War John Armstrong, is forced to resign. James Madison & Dolly Madison barely escape. James Madison & Dolly Madison barely escape. Dolly Madison saves portrait of George Washington Dolly Madison saves portrait of George Washington

11. September 1814: Battle of Baltimore: Fort McHenry British invaded Baltimore and tried to take Fort Mc Henry Battle waged all night- but “our flag was still there” in the morning Francis Scott Key pens the “Star Spangled Banner” The Fort does NOT fall and the British retreat

12. January 8 th 1815: Battle of New Orleans Unnecessary because the war had ended Andrew Jackson and his army take a great field position US: 4000 (13 die) GB: 8000 (2,000 die) Great victory for Jackson – cements his reputation as a great military leader

13. December 24 th 1814: Treaty of Ghent Signed between the British and the United States The two countries agreed to a return to the status quo - no borders are redrawn - no land is won or lost - no Native American state is created - US lose 2200 men in battle -

14. Legacy of the war of 1812 1. Respect US proved itself to the world and especially, GB that they were worthy of being an independent republic 2. Increased American patriotism, pride, & nationalism 3. New Heroes: Jackson, Madison, Monroe, Clay, Calhoun, Polk, & Harrison 4. Increased American manufacturing & economic power. Advancements of the Industrial Revolution in America 5. Ushered in an idea of a “Manifest Destiny” & increased power